The Mechanical engineer 2 on this team must effectively apply creativity and sound multi-disciplinary engineering judgement in the design of surgical vision capital equipment. They are responsible for key system components and will interface with suppliers and manufacturing to build high-quality hardware prototypes and productize new designs. The mechanical engineer will be expected to excel in a focused, high-energy, collaborative work environment with a team of talented engineers. They should be capable of making sound decisions when faced with the time pressures, ambiguous, and incomplete information typical of research and development.
Essential Job
Design components and produce mechanical drawings for a wide range of part types which may include cast metal, injection molded plastic, stamped sheet metal, etc.
Understand and document design changes adhering to quality processes
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute on design requirements for new and current designs
Rapidly develop and iterate the design of full-scale prototypes of candidate designs to satisfy requirements
Develop mechanical assemblies, with careful consideration for key functions and safety, as well as designing for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and cost.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and service stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and create product assembly tooling, fixtures, and instructions from prototype to launch activities
Work with vendors and suppliers to support design transfer activities from engineering builds to launch
Develop documentation and perform product verification testing
Required Skills and Experience
Strong mechanical design skills and demonstrated ownership of previous projects
Proficiency using 3D CAD software to design complex mechanical assemblies, create drawings, and perform analysis
Excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative work environment
Ability to adapt to different phases of product development cycle, including concept, design, manufacturing, and testing
Strong concept development, design analysis, hands-on prototyping, and performance and reliability testing skills
Ability to generate functional requirements and identify key risks associated with a design/product
Ability to execute and document component and assembly changes in a change control system
Required Education and Training
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Working Conditions
None
Preferred Skills and Experience
Post-graduate study (MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering), or equivalent work experience
Experience with developing products and applying industry standards in a regulated environment. Medical system design experience or similar is a plus.
Experience in Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD, etc.) applied to design optimization
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams like system analysts, field/clinical engineers, human factors, industrial design, UI design, etc.
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business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
